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[[File:Matt Olson Thoros of Myr.jpg|350px|thumb|[[Thoros]] of Myr, a red priest - by Matt Olson ©]] | [[File:Matt Olson Thoros of Myr.jpg|350px|thumb|[[Thoros]] of Myr, a red priest - by Matt Olson ©]] | ||
− | '''Red priests''' are the clergy of the religion of [[R'hllor]], called so because of | + | '''Red priests''' are the clergy of the religion of [[R'hllor]], called so because of the loose, crimson robes they wear. Red priests, who may be male or female, administer the [[last kiss]] to deceased followers of the Lord of Light.{{ref|ASOS|39}} |
They are a common sight in [[Essos]], as the faith of R'hllor's influence is more widespread and children are sometimes given to temples of R'hllor to be raised into the priesthood. [[Red temple]]s also buy children to serve as [[Slave of R'hllor|slaves of R'hllor]] and raise them as priests, temple prostitutes, or warriors known as the [[Fiery Hand]]. In cities where slaves are branded with facial tattoos, slave red priests have flames tattooed across their faces. | They are a common sight in [[Essos]], as the faith of R'hllor's influence is more widespread and children are sometimes given to temples of R'hllor to be raised into the priesthood. [[Red temple]]s also buy children to serve as [[Slave of R'hllor|slaves of R'hllor]] and raise them as priests, temple prostitutes, or warriors known as the [[Fiery Hand]]. In cities where slaves are branded with facial tattoos, slave red priests have flames tattooed across their faces. | ||
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* [[Melisandre]] of [[Asshai]], called "the red woman", counselor of [[Stannis Baratheon]]. | * [[Melisandre]] of [[Asshai]], called "the red woman", counselor of [[Stannis Baratheon]]. | ||
* [[Ezzelyno]], established on [[Braavos]]. | * [[Ezzelyno]], established on [[Braavos]]. | ||
+ | * [[Kinvara]] (TV only) | ||
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
− | {{Quote|Red priests are human beings, and like other human beings, they vary greatly.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Rhllor_and_Evil R’hllor and Evil]</ref> | + | {{Quote|Red priests are human beings, and like other human beings, they vary greatly.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Rhllor_and_Evil R’hllor and Evil]</ref>|[[George R. R. Martin]]}} |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Clergy]] | [[Category:Clergy]] | ||
[[Category:Terms]] | [[Category:Terms]] | ||
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Revision as of 00:23, 23 April 2019
Red priests are the clergy of the religion of R'hllor, called so because of the loose, crimson robes they wear. Red priests, who may be male or female, administer the last kiss to deceased followers of the Lord of Light.[1]
They are a common sight in Essos, as the faith of R'hllor's influence is more widespread and children are sometimes given to temples of R'hllor to be raised into the priesthood. Red temples also buy children to serve as slaves of R'hllor and raise them as priests, temple prostitutes, or warriors known as the Fiery Hand. In cities where slaves are branded with facial tattoos, slave red priests have flames tattooed across their faces.
Known Red Priests
- Benerro, High Priest of R'hllor of Volantis.
- Thoros of Myr, member of the brotherhood without banners.
- Moqorro, called "the Black Flame" by the crew of Victarion Greyjoy.
- Melisandre of Asshai, called "the red woman", counselor of Stannis Baratheon.
- Ezzelyno, established on Braavos.
- Kinvara (TV only)
Quotes
Red priests are human beings, and like other human beings, they vary greatly.[2]
References
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 39, Arya VII.
- ↑ So Spake Martin: R’hllor and Evil